[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 54 (Thursday, April 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E659]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


         HONORING HILLSBORO HIGH SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

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                            HON. BOB CLEMENT

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2001

  Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my alma mater 
Hillsboro High School of Nashville, Tennessee for significant 
accomplishments in the ``We the People . . . the Citizen and the 
Constitution'' Program. I am proud to announce that these fine students 
are representing the state of Tennessee in the national finals of this 
program on April 21-23 right here in Washington, DC.
  More than 1200 students from across the nation will participate in 
this national event. I know these young scholars from the 5th 
Congressional District have worked diligently to reach the national 
finals and through their experience have gained a deep knowledge and 
understanding of the fundamental principles and values of our 
constitutional democracy.
  I would like to commend these students and their teacher, Mary 
Catherine Bradshaw, on this success. These students include: Sherrell 
Bean, Maria Borea, Amanda Cox, Allysia Chamberlain, Doriada deLeon-
Chamorro, Elizabeth Dohrman, Kali Edwards, Adam Finch, Annallise Frank, 
Jenny Hansen, Chase Hasbrook, Titiana Howell, Aubrey Hunt, Kate Hunter, 
Enin Hutchenson, Elliot Layda, David McDaniel, Clay Morgan, Dalila 
Paquiot, Sarah Payne, Riya Perkins, Casey Raetxloff, Ben Rigsby, Julie 
Schneider, Niti Snighdha, Emily Tarpley, Kathy Tek, Kelly Tek, Shannon 
Turbeville, Vanja Trubajic, and Savannah Welch.
  ``We the People . . . the Citizen and the Constitution'' is the most 
extensive educational program in the country developed specifically to 
educate young people about the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The 
three-day national competition is modeled after hearings in the United 
States Congress.
  These hearings consist of oral presentations by high school students 
before a panel of adult judges. The students' testimony is followed by 
a period of questioning by the simulated congressional committee. The 
judges probe students for their depth of understanding and ability to 
apply their constitutional knowledge. This year's national finals will 
include questions on James Madison and his legacy in honor of the 250th 
Anniversary of his birth in 1751.
  Administered by the Center for Civic Education, the ``We the People . 
. .'' Program has provided curricular materials at upper elementary, 
middle, and high school levels for more than 26.5 million students 
nationwide.
  The class from Hillsboro High School is currently conducting research 
and preparing for the upcoming national competition in Washington, DC. 
I wish these young ``constitutional experts'' the best of luck at the 
national finals and I look forward to seeing them when they visit 
Capitol Hill.

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